Level B, Unit 2 Vocabulary

Vocabulary flashcards created from Vocabulary Workshop Level B, Unit 2 word lists and definitions.

plague (v.)

to annoy or bother

cater (v.)

to satisfy the needs of, try to make things easy and pleasant; to supply food and service

plague (n.)

an easily spread disease causing a large number of deaths; a widespread evil

dissuade (v.)

to persuade not to do something

hazard (v.)

to expose to danger or harm; to gamble

hazard (n.)

risk, peril

entrepreneur (n.)

a person who starts up and takes on the risk of a business

regime (n.)

a government in power; a form or system of rule or management; a period of rule

lubricate (v.)

to apply oil or grease; to make smooth, slippery, or easier to use

unscathed (adj.)

wholly unharmed, not injured

indifference (n.)

a lack of interest or concern

transparent (adj.)

allowing light to pass through; easily recognized or understood; easily seen through or detected

firebrand (n.)

a piece of burning wood; a troublemaker; an extremely energetic or emotional person

available (adj.)

ready for use, at hand

indispensable (adj.)

absolutely necessary, not to be neglected

homicide (n.)

the killing of one person by another

pelt (v.)

to throw a stream of things; to strike successively; to hurry

indignant (adj.)

filled with resentment or anger over something unjust, unworthy, or mean

hinder (v.)

to delay; to stop or prevent from happening

mutual (adj.)

shared, felt, or shown equally by two or more

poised (adj., part.)

balanced, suspended; calm, controlled; ready for action

customary (adj.)

usual, expected, routine